2009 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The development of structured cognitive stimulation program for persons with dementia
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19530612
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Clinical psychology
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| Research Institution | University of Tsukuba |
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Principal Investigator |
YAMANAKA Katsuo University of Tsukuba, 大学院・人間総合科学研究科, 准教授 (50282314)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2007 – 2009
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| Keywords | 心理的介入 |
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| Research Abstract |
In this study, we developed a Japanese version of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST-J) which is a structured cognitive stimulation program, and examined the effects by administrating a controlled clinical trial. As a result, the intervention group showed significant improvements on scores of cognitive and mood scales, compared to the control group. In addition, the intervention group showed significant improvements of QOL scales rated by caregivers in comparison with the control group. Therefore, CST-J will be a valuable tool in improving the functions and lives of Japanese persons with dementia and is an effective non-pharmaceutical treatment.
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